Imphal, May 19 -- A delegation of ten church leaders from Baptist Christian Apex body namely Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC), Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI), Asia Pacific Baptist Federation (APBF), and Baptist World Alliance (BWA) held a coordination meeting with the United Naga Council (UNC), Naga People's Organisation (NPO), and other civil society groups in Senapati.

The leaders made a joint appeal to UNC and Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages. They stressed that the continued detention of innocent persons is deepening fear and mistrust among communities.

Calling for peace and reconciliation, the delegation urged all stakeholders to act with restraint, reject vio...